Jen Roytz has been named executive director of the Retired Racehorse Project. RRP's founder, Steuart Pittman, who has held the title since the organization's inception, will step down from his leadership role, but will remain involved as board chair.
On the track, multiple graded stakes winner Nates Mineshaft was a versatile racehorse through 39 starts in nine seasons.
The 28th annual Thoroughbred Charities of America stallion season auction and celebration honored Dan Rosenberg and Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare during its main fundraising event Jan. 7 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center.
At the midway point, 347 applications have been submitted compared with 330 at this point a year ago.
Cozmic One, a son of Bernardini out of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, only made $5,770 in five starts but he could make up for that when he competes in the $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover Oct. 4-7, 2018 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
The 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America had approximately 300 horses compete in 10 different disciplines all in one weekend at one venue.
Old Tavern took the title of America's Most Wanted Thoroughbred when competing with rider Charlie Caldwell at the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America.
The Thoroughbred Makeover features 385 Thoroughbred racehorses that will compete with their trainers in up to two of ten equestrian sports. The crowd favorite from among the ten discipline winners will be crowned America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred.
The Real Rider Cup was launched with the goal of raising money and awareness for off-track Thoroughbreds succeeding in second careers.
In RRP's recently released annual report, one idea the organization deemed a potential area of future expansion was a trainer certification program for those experienced in retraining OTTBs.
Thoroughbred Charities of America has been named the title sponsor for the Thoroughbred Makeover which will be held Oct. 5-8 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Two major questions arise when horses first retire from racing: where will they go, and who will fund the next chapter of their lives?
The Racetrack Rehoming Agent Initiative is fairly simple: rehoming agents, likely employed through the local horsemen's groups, will act as liaisons between the horsemen and the potential buyer or aftercare organization.
The Retired Racehorse Project announced Feb. 7 that 578 trainers have been accepted to compete for their share of $100,000 in prize money at the 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover at the Kentucky Horse Park Oct 5-8.
In the first week of entries for the Thoroughbred Makeover applications from 231 trainers representing 256 horses were received, according to the Retired Racehorse Project.
Retired Racehorse Project announced Dec. 7 the opening of trainer applications for the 2017 $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover.
The Retired Racehorse Project and Thoroughbred Charities of America June 21 jointly announced that TCA will be the title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium this fall.
TwinSpires and the Paulick Report have teamed up to auction a pair of tickets to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) to benefit the Retired Racehorse Project.
The Retired Racehorse Project released a list of 480 trainers from 45 states, three Canadian provinces, and England who will acquire and train a recently retired racehorse for the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium.
Retired Racehorse Project announced it has received applications from 488 trainers for 741 horses for the 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover that will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington.
TCA adding enhancement of Thoroughbreds' market value to its mission.
Retired Racehorse Project Goes National and more inside the November 21, 2015 issue of Blood-Horse Magazine!
Organizers of the TCA Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, held at the Kentucky Horse Park Oct. 23-25, called the event a success.
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation has announced a plan to donate $100,000 to The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to create an endowment for student scholarships.
Retired Racehorse Project has launched ticket sales for Thoroughbreds For All Saratoga, an exploration of how Thoroughbred racehorses are transformed into America's best riding horses.
The Retired Racehorse Project and Thoroughbred Charities of America jointly announced July 7 that TCA will be title sponsor of the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium Oct. 23-25 at Kentucky Horse Park.
West Point Thoroughbreds has retired multiple stakes winner Awesome Vision and the 6-year-old son of Awesome Again is entered in the Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover.
Thoroughbred Charities of America has announced the recipients of its Award of Merit honored at breeders associations' awards ceremonies in May.
A group of Thoroughbred industry leaders will gather in Lexington Feb. 23 for a presentation about the launch of the Retired Racehorse Project's "Thoroughbred Makeover."
Retired Racehorse Project to raise its stature by holding its marquee event in Kentucky.
Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover Live Stream
A national event promoting second careers for Thoroughbreds, being held at Pimlico Oct. 3-5, will feature an interactive "American Idol"-type competition being streamed live on BloodHorse.com.
Thoroughbred Charities of America and the Retired Racehorse Project have scheduled a TCA Thoroughbred Marketplace for Oct. 4-5 at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland.
Retired Racehorse Training Project, a charitable organization, announced the week of April 21 that its name will shrink while its work expands.
